Dryroom/Smokehouse Lift Operator / 2nd shift / Thursday - Monday

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring for a forklift/production support role in Wisconsin. The position includes operating a forklift to move and stage meat products, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety protocols in a fast-paced plant environment.

Starting pay is $24.44 per hour with a $1.00 per hour night shift differential where applicable. The company offers health insurance, retirement benefits, an education benefit, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building positive work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean forklift extensions and forklift as necessary.
• Load and unload product with forklift while maintaining proper spacing.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your opportunity:

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $24.44/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
• Education benefit available to full and part‑time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects forklift for safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans forklift extensions and forklift as necessary.
• Removes loaded racks, trucks etc. from stuffing table and loads into smokehouse with forklift maintaining proper spacing at all levels.
• Unloads product from smokehouse and loads into Dry Room allowing proper spacing to all levels.
• Unloads Dry Rooms and delivers to trucks.
• Puts forklift on charge in proper charging areas as required.
• Keeps work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Follow job rotation when hanging meat in trucks as required.
• Fill out and sign proper record keeping paperwork.
• Load trucks with Salami from Smoke House or temporary Dry Room storage.
• Wash work area coolers & floors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader and Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Forklift, paper and pen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in the plant environment and will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level is loud in the production area and hearing protection is always required.

• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENT:

• Bump cap, hair/beardnet, eye protection/goggles, hand protection, hearing protection and safety shoes

MANDATORY TRAINING/COMPETENCY TO BE EARNED:

• Proper lifting, Forklift, Elevator, Harness and PPE

IndSPR-Ops EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.